kim2002

I'm def gonna stick to the programs guidelines I was just wondering if anyone knew the reason for the wait! Fibrous does that mean it would be hard to digest and breakdown in our little sleeves?

Though I will always say you should stick to your nuts advice... 6 months without veggies? Does not seem right. I really think it would be worth a call into your surgeon to ask if you could eat things like broccoli and such. You said "fresh" does that mean raw maybe? Raw is a bit more difficult in the first months... Again I would put a call in to ask about this

Yes just raw veggies, I have had lots of broccoli and green Beans cooked soft:)

Does anyone know the reason why I can't eat fresh fruits and veggies for the 6 months! I had 2 weeks of liquids, 4 weeks of puréed and then up to 6 months on soft fork tender foods with no fresh fruits no fresh veggies no steak or pork chops!! My guide book does not give me the reason for this....anyone know why!!!! Yes I can ask my nut but most people on here prob know the reason :) thx

Kim

I also do not experience hunger. I can go all day and not eat and I don;t ever feel anything. I sometimes feel empty but never hunger.

I don't think mine is true hunger like I use to get pre-sleeve I think it's more like you said....it's an empty feeling!!!

Head hunger is another story now!!!! Sometimes that head hunger talks REALLY, REALLY LOUD Though

Kim

Somedays my sleeve is a ravenous beast that can't get enough fluids and food!! Other days like today, my sleeve doesn't want anything...

Couldn't even finish 1 egg for Breakfast this morning and yesterday I think I could've eaten the side of a house!!

I know that it depends on the kinds of foods I start feeding my sleeve in the mornings....example, if I eat straight Protein first thing I'm not as hungry (which is the right way to start the day) if I start with a Protein shake or yogurt, I feel hungrier sooner!!

I don't think in experiencing true hunger yet, I think it may be more head hunger!!!!

Kim

Sleeved 8/8/13

Down 38lbs

252lbs to 214lbs

You're right I don't eat more than the 4oz these days either! But when I'm a year out the NUT said I would prob be eating hat much, 3 oz of meat and a veggie a starch...eating a kid plate for the rest of my life!!

You're right I don't eat more than the 4oz these days either! But when I'm a year out the NUT said I would prob be eating hat much, 3 oz of meat and a veggie a starch...eating a kid plate for the rest of my life!!

Check this out!! How awesome I def want to get some!

Check this out!! How awesome I def want to get some!

Kim2002 How are things going after a few more weeks? I'm pre-op and your post caused me to be concerned with moving forward.

It has gotten easier!! I am to a point that I can eat ALOT more stuff and it is so much better!! I even enjoyed Mexican food this past week:) I've lost 37lbs so far:)

I love this....I am so glad people are putting their experiences up here also!!!!

I love all these responses, glad I'm not the only one who gets the eyes and the questions EVERYTIME I eat!!!

Kim

One of the things I hate most is when people see me plate and say, "Oh I didn't know you could eat that, or oh I didn't know you were allowed to eat that" I'm so glad that I have built in food detectives!! If I do eat something or have something that in not supposed to....it's none of NO ONEs business!!! BTW I haven't eaten anything I'm not supposed to, I had 1 egg and a link sausage for mid-morning!

I guess because just about everyone knows I had surgery everybody is curious as to what I'm eating....

Does this happen to you?

Kim

Sleeved 8/8/13

Down 37lbs

Yeah it did kinda sound like that...LOL It's been that kinda day so far.....

BOY DID I SCREW THAT TITLE UP!! I need to proof read my header before posting......SORRY

Im on fork tender foods. I've had a chicken leg and it was wonderful and had no problems going down, but what about chicken wings (not fried) the hot buffalo baked kind.....anyone try these and have no problems?

Kim

Great suggestions....thanks

We are going to a Halloween Haunt at an amusement park next weekend! They have all the favs ice cream, funnel cakes, hot dogs, broad walk fries...etc. how do I keep focused and not be tempted!!! Any advice from someone who has been there, done that! I will be 2 months post op then and I'm on fork tender stage!!

7 Weeks post op today!! The life long bad habit of tasting as I cook has made me full several times post surgery!! Supper will be ready in a few mins and I'm full I prob won't be able to until 8:00pm!! Has anyone had any luck breaking this habit!?!

Kim

I'm not giving in to it, I just wonder why I'm craving it all of a sudden!! Weird? It's prob all in my head...lol

Carbonation....gave up my beloved diet mt dew in April in preparation for my august surgery!!!! So why oh why do I find myself craving some today!!!! It's bad to,, any suggestions? And no I've not given in!!

Kim

Maybe I'm different but warm Water made me feel sick....ice cold Water is the ONLY way I could drink it!! Same with my Protein shakes I put a couple of ice cubes in mine and it went down so much easier!!

Kim

I use the Bariatric Advantage Caramel Calcium Chews. They taste like Kraft caramels' date=' but are sugar-free. Yumilicious! It's my nightly treat.[/quote']

I will have to try these next....LOVE Caramel!!!

There's the pic it finally let me so it!!! New phone still learning!!!